England’s vibrant & historic cities and the country's rich history need little introduction, but perhaps lesser known to visitors is just how broad a range of different landscapes are available to the active traveller. With its medieval towns, sleepy seaside villages, idyllic countryside and ever-changing coastline, England is a stunning destination that’s superbly suited to walking, hiking and cycling holidays.

Follow the World Heritage Listed path of Hadrian's Wall, an incredible 84-mile stone wall built by the Romans in 122 AD, through rolling pastures and rugged moorland; and visit the picturesque Cotswold village of Bilbury, described by British designer William Morris as England’s most beautiful village.

Explore the Channel Islands of Jersey, Guernsey and Sark on foot; and follow the Cornish Peninsula, discovering fishing villages, historic towns and spectacular coastal scenery you walk sections of the Cornwall Coastal Path.

Head to Cumbria, one of the UK’s most beautiful regions, to admire the mountains, fells, lakes and tarns of the Lake District, the Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales.

Traverse England on foot following Wainright's famous Coast to Coast Trail from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay; and explore the spectacular coastlines of Dorset and Wessex, steeped in history and blessed with landscapes that have inspired writers, filmmakers and travellers alike.

With everything from gentle walks to hikes and cycling journeys, our unique itineraries are designed to get you deep into the heart of England, regardless of your fitness level.

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Why travel with us

Personal Experience of England

England is our home and our team have been walking and cycling here for over 4 decades. We are passionate about the UK, active holidays and delivering exceptional service. Combined, we’ve travelled to virtually every corner of England and bring a multi-disciplined, multicultural and whole-hearted love of all things travel.

Great Value & Quality Trips in England

Our active holidays in England are well priced offering great value for money. Included in your package are comprehensive route notes, maps & guide books along with bag transfers and locally run accommodation. When you book, your trip will be fully organised by a dedicated member of our in-house team, so you will always know who you are dealing with. We take the stress out of organising your trip in England.

Local Knowledge of England

We place great emphasis on researching, planning and crafting innovative English itineraries to ensure you get the very best experience out of your trip. We believe relationships are important and have been working with many of our hoteliers and local suppliers for years and years. This means that they know exactly what our travellers expect from their active holiday in England.

Responsible travel

 

Reducing waste

Our Waste Management Policy encourages our travellers to take their own reusable water bottles, coffee cups and reusable stuff sacks to avoid single use plastics.

Supporting local

In the English regions that we travel through tourism is the main source of income for many local people. We support them by working with local family run accommodations and suppliers so that your money actually assists the community that hosts you.

Paddock to plate

The paddock to plate concept is one we encourage by choosing to work with accommodations that source produce from local farms. This provides you with fresher meals and ensures your money directly assists local economies.

Accommodation

Hotels

Often family run, these charming hotels range from 2 to 4 stars and provide access to local living thanks to your hosts. The hospitality is generous and their local knowledge is invaluable. Where possible, we choose locations that add to your experience.

Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs)

Simple yet rich in local character, the B&Bs chosen are clean, comfortable and run by hosts that help add to your experience.

Guesthouses

Similar to bed & breakfasts, these family-owned accommodations are clean and comfortable. Rooms with en suites generally have a shower but no bath due to space. There may be a separate room with a bath tub.

Country inns

Enjoy the cosy country setting and convenience of staying in a comfortable place that is attached to a restaurant or pub, usually on the ground floor with the rooms above.

Leaders in the field

John Millen

With over 25 years of experience in active adventures, John's travels have taken him to a multitude of countries including Tanzania, Belize, Uzbekistan, Nepal, Kenya, Russia and Botswana. John began leading Walkers' Britains' trips in 1991, resulting in a strong sense of the outdoor activities that Europe has to offer. He is energised by exploring different environments and physical challenges and spends much of his spare time on mountaineering trips, cycling and walking in the Yorkshire Dales.

Malcolm Wade

Malcolm started his guiding career by leading overseas expeditions to third world countries combining travel with project work. He enjoyed it so much, that he now leads walking holidays in the UK with Walkers' Britain.

Malcolm's travel advice: "Take every day as it comes and reflect every evening on what you have learned about yourself and the area you are in. We are all here for a finite time, and reflection is sometimes forgotten. The other piece of well used advice is that there is no such thing as bad weather – just wrong clothing and even in the worst weather, there is always something to enjoy and remember."

Mark Watson

Mark has travelled all his life. As a teenager he would go to the French and Swiss Alps, climbing and walking the high passes with friends. "I summitted Mont Blanc at 18." In recent years, he has worked as a guide travelling to destinations in Europe and beyond.

Mark enjoys meeting new people who share the same passions or are from new cultures, and together experience first-hand varying landscapes, flora, fauna and history.

In his home country he has discovered the Coast to Coast walk, which spans the breadth of England. "This walk never stops fascinating me and is different every time I go. It brings together in one walk many diverse cultures, different scenery and is a favourite of mine."

Mark believes it's really important to stay fit for these trips and to prepare in advance as much as possible. "I am lucky as I can easily get out on the fells where I live in Cumbria. This keeps me hill fit." To be active travel ready, Mark suggests reading up on your itinerary and country. Understand a little local lingo and know what to expect about the food and lifestyle, so you don't get any surprises. Look at the terrain you will encounter, think about your personal strengths and weaknesses and do a little extra fitness work before going out.

Daryl Cavanagh

Daryl has an active job, guiding various groups on walks and other activities which keeps him fit.

Active and adventure travel has taken him to some amazing places. The experiences and memories can never be taken away, and these will remain with me for the rest of my life. Getting away from busy life helps me relax - the feeling of stillness being on the side of a hill or mountain, and just enjoying the view is priceless.

Daryl thinks the Coast to Coast is a great walk, showing the best of, and the variety within, the British countryside.

"No adventure completely goes to plan, that is the nature of adventures, so enjoy it all - even the bumps in the road. Take plenty of photos but also put the camera away and enjoy the environment - the memories will last."

If you like to join one of the guided walking holidays that Daryl is leading this year, please get in touch with our team.

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Currency

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International Dialing Code

+44

Electricity

Electricity in The United Kingdom is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is G (UK – 3 prong).

Visas

Nationalities that are visa-exempt, such as Australian, Canadian, New Zealand and US Passport holders who are travelling to the UK on or after 8 January 2025, will need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). For European passport holders this applies from 2 April 2025. The best way to do this is to download the app - UK ETA - from the App Store or Google Play. Ensure you download the correct app - it has a crown as its logo. There is also an option to apply online but this is not the preferred method. It costs £10 to apply. Everyone travelling needs to get an ETA, including babies and children. see https://www.walkersbritain.co.uk/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-uk-eta for further information.

Safety

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us. Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice. We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration. We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements. Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.